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More than 50,000 people marched to stand up for their sisters, mothers, grandmothers, and daughters –- along with the rights they feel they deserve.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER

Tim Hernandez, 20, joined the Women's March on Colorado to support the women in his life. “I just think that being a male, we need to recognize people who have been marginalized.” One the back of his sign, he listed the names of important women in his life.

The march is part of a nationwide movement for women’s rights and equality.

Protesters expressed their thoughts and disdain through sings held high above their heads.

This was the second year for the Women’s March, which was first held the day after President Donald Trump was inaugurated.

Mary Joe Kohlruss, of Arvada, hoists her sign high at the 2018 Women’s March in Denver Jan. 20.

Grace Leonard, 14, of Denver, marched to show support of all women. She said Dumbledore would welcome everyone.

The theme of this year's march was "Power to the Polls.”

The resistance was in full force at Jan. 20 Women’s March in Denver.

Heather Murhpy, of Denver, stands along the march route Jan. 20 near Civic Park.

Reminders for females to empower other females were peppered throughout the march signs.

Abigail Larsen, 13, traveled from Firestone to march in Denver. “I think it’s really important to see that so many people agree with me,” she said. “It’s really encouraging to see people so I know I’m not alone.”

Marchers from across the state and beyond took to the streets of downtown Denver Saturday for the second annual Women’s March on Colorado.

Pamela Zavala, Cheyenne Wells and Kayla Boyd traveled from Fort Lupton to march on Colorado.

The march is part of a nationwide movement for women’s rights and equality

Local politicians were also called out by protester signs Jan. 20.

Those in attendance marched in solidarity for social justice, human rights, and equality for women and all marginalized people nationwide.

The decisions of President Donald Trump were heavily criticized by protester signs.

Among the signs waving above the marchers’ heads were some urging people to the polls, telling them to vote.

Corrie Whitfield stands with the organization 100 Women in Black, which focuses on empowering women.

The march was led by a group of indigenous women.

Rights and respect of indigenous women was among the issues represented.

Ed Hansford, of Buena Vista, supported freedom of the press with his wife at the rally. “We don’t do this there,” Hansford said of his hometown.

Issues fought for ranged from women’s rights to President Trumps politics and more.

Equal pay for women still remains a top issue among protesters.

Peggy Pelton, of Golden, prepares herself for the Jan. 20 Women's March in Denver.

Females of all ages joined in the Jan. 20 march in Denver.

The sexual exploitation of women was one the the most protested issues at the Women’s March in Denver.

The resistance showed up in strong force at the Denver Women’s March on Jan. 20 at Civic Park in Denver.

Tens of thousands of people from Colorado and beyond converged on the capitol to advocate for clean water and environmental protections, immigration reform and health care rights, equal pay for women and loving each other.

Some carried signs for reproductive rights and against assisted suicide and the sexual exploitation of women.

As they walked the streets, participants chanted, “hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go,” and “this is what democracy looks like.”

“Today we march for our sisters, our mothers, our grandmothers,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said at Civic Center Park before the march. “We march for our daughters, and yes, for our sons... We march for human rights and equal rights. And yes, Donald Trump, we march for our Dreamers today. And we also march for those who have marched before us so we can have the right to march today.”

Among those marching was Arvada resident Karen Rivera, who was joined by her sister, husband and children.

“The administration and our current government is a disaster,” she said. “And we need change.”

Rivera and her family marched in Washington D.C. last year during the first women’s march, which was held the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Millions took to the streets last year in marches that unfolded in cities across the country.

A year later, Denver marchers say, Trump has spurred a combative culture, one that attacks groups ranging from people of color to the LGBTQ community. In response, protesters came out in a second wave of solidarity for all those they feel are threatened.

“I just want to show my support for all women,” said 14-year-old Denver resident Grace Leonard. The sign she hoisted above her head read, “Dumbledore wouldn’t let this happen,” — referring to the character from J.K. Rollins’ “Harry Potter” series.

The theme of this year’s march was “Power to the Polls,” encouraging people to vote for change. People weaved throughout the crowds, registering people to vote.